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macleanjr

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    Comment #13966995

    To echo others in this thread, the same happened to me. The account was deactivated in 2009, and I used a password that I know to have been compromised in hacks of other services. …

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    Comment #12093997

    I used to be a big fan of Nest. I've owned the thermostat, protect, Dropcam Pro, and a Nest Cam. This product announcement leaves me very underwhelmed. Since Nest took stewardship …

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    Comment #11314582

    I'd argue the opposite. With them recently changing Direct Messages to account for 10,000 characters, they know what it takes to make the changes.

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    Comment #10858601

    For sports teams/venues that partner with them, they do. When I sell my hockey tickets on stubhub, they place my tickets on hold with Tickets.com, and once sold, my physical ticket…

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    Comment #10438725

    SportsCenter is one of the high margin show on the network[1]... this isn't by any means the cause of the reduction in workforce. [1] http://www.wsj.com/articles/espn-tightens-its-…

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    Comment #10069352

    My unit had its path light on all night and wore out the battery's on a nightly basis. It went from full battery to chirping in less than a night. Support wasn't very helpful, so I…

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    Comment #9772257

    Relevant commentary[1] on his Solar City venture in Buffalo NY [1] http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/buffalo-news-editorials/e...

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    Comment #9221173

    It turns into the send button as soon as you start typing

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    Comment #9221160

    $4 in fees

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    Comment #8953896

    I have a KwikSet Kevo, and it's been a huge convenience for me when returning home. I'm typically carrying several bags/waterbottle/misc items, and just tapping my lock rather than…

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    Comment #8624488

    This is only when searching for WiFi... once you connect the access point will know your true MAC address.

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    Comment #8363805

    Upgraded shortly after it was released and suffered the consequences. Just was able to restore back down to 8.0 I had to turn iMessage off and back on again in order for Apple to r…

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    Comment #8286857

    Here's a little speculation into the move: http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/08/apple-homepage-event-cou...

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    Comment #7641672

    They had the story under embargo... looks like recode posted the same time as Vic did.

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    Comment #6986862

    If you read his essay, he states that this wasn't an "interview", the reporter was doing background for another story on Jessica. It was never intended to be an interview.

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    Comment #6770816

    It pulls from your Google Wallet balance, which can be funded when friends send you money, or you can load money on to it using a bank account or credit/debit card (2.9% fee applie…

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    Comment #6770703

    Very disappointed that the Wallet Card has changed from its original goal of linking all your cards into one... that was the biggest appeal for me. Now that it's just another debit…

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    Comment #6517054

    Some of Google's security team has helped to stiffen the safeguards[1] [1] http://www.wired.com/business/2013/10/nest-smoke-detector/al...

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    Comment #6514856

    In the Wired article[1], there is a graphic that states battery life is seven years, and the batteries can be replaced for $10-$15 off the shelf. [1] http://www.wired.com/business/…

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